Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the United States, we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members.

IMEG is seeking a strategic and results-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to help advance our established growth strategy and drive continued momentum. Reporting to the CEO and a key partner to the executive team, this leader will guide financial performance, inform investment decisions, and position the organization for sustained long-term success.

We're looking for a CFO who brings both foresight and operational discipline. Someone who can translate financial insights into decisive action, strengthen organizational performance, and engage confidently with executive leadership and the Board. This is an opportunity to influence enterprise-wide direction while leading a high-performing finance organization.

Location: This role is ideally based in our Rock Island, IL office, where executive presence and collaboration are highly valued. We will also consider candidates who can be based near another IMEG office, with the ability to maintain strong visibility and engagement across the organization.

What You'll Lead

• Enterprise Financial Strategy & Leadership
• Financial Operations & Performance
• Growth, Risk & Capital Management
• Team & Organizational Leadership

What You Bring

• Advanced expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, and performance management
• Executive presence with strong interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Strong strategic thinking and proven ability to operate as a trusted business partner
• Deep knowledge of risk management, internal controls, and financial governance
• Demonstrated success in budget development, cost management, and operational efficiency
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage executive leadership and Board stakeholders
• Proven leadership capability with a focus on talent development and team performance
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and business ethics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to travel up to 30%, including occasional overnight stays

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration required
• MBA preferred
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience serving as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), including significant experience in mergers and acquisitions
• Experience within the engineering consulting industry preferred
• As a key executive leader, this role includes a requirement for significant stock ownership to align with long-term organizational success (details provided during the process)

Why Join IMEG

At IMEG, you'll do more than lead financeyou'll help shape the future of an organization built on ownership, collaboration, and impact.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, we combine the strength of a national design leader with the agility and culture of a close-knit organization. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Influence strategic decisions at the highest level
• Partner across disciplines on innovative and sustainable projects
• Lead meaningful growth initiatives that shape communities
• Build and develop a high-performing team
• Contribute to a culture where your leadership and ideas truly matter

The salary range for this role varies by location. The expected range for Illinois-based candidates is $200,000$275,000 with adjustments for other geographic markets. Individual pay will be based on several factors including work location, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. The successful candidate may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award.

In addition, IMEG provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and responsible time off (RTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website.

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran's status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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